Drewry Maritime Research has provided an updated perspective on Southeast Asia containerport and terminal performance in 2022.
The terminal focus is new and serves to provide a wider view of one of the world’s most dynamic container environments. Further, both the port and terminal data are looked at in the context of a/ all traffic and b/ traffic excluding transshipment and domestic container movements. Breaking down the data in this way will undoubtedly prove of service to port planners and a competitive reference point when the various ports and terminals compare themselves to their peers, not just in the context of total volume but also the annual increase in volume, where the port of Manila has excelled in 2022.
Global container market prospects are assessed going forward in the article Brace for a Rough Ride. Written by analyst Andrew Penfold, the article, as the title suggests, sees ongoing problems in the shipping market which will have negative consequences for ports and terminals. The nub of the problem foreseen is a collapse in shipping line revenues in turn generating problems regarding investment at the port and terminal level, notably to facilitate the entrance into service of a greater number of Ultra Large Container Vessels as well as the cascading down of higher capacity vessels into secondary trade lanes. The possibility of a greater emphasis on the use of line-owned terminals is also raised.
This edition also sees the discussion Port Strategy has been pioneering on Port Master Concessions extended. As the title suggests, Frameworks for Analysis, the article, authored by Neil Davidson and Erik Wehl of the WAPPP Port Chapter, provides two simple frameworks that can help evaluate a Port Master Concession opportunity.
The technical content of this issue is additionally worthy of note. The technology behind the remote operation of ship-to-shore container cranes is examined in-depth along with recent market activity. We also take a look at simulation systems for cargo handling where there are a number of notable advances – the roll out of systems for training operators on a wider range of cargo handling plant, the adoption of virtual reality and simulation training for new cargo types such as wind turbines in tandem lift mode. The latest developments with eRTGs are similarly examined.
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